Friday, July 31, 2015

The safety of chiropractic care has been a controversial subject
throughout the years. People have questioned whether or not spinal
manipulations are safe for adults, and it has certainly raised questions
and cultivated fear when people talked about giving infants and
children chiropractic treatment.

There has been a lot of positive
changes in the chiropractic arena. Over the last 100 years, certain
groups have been extensively trained and specialize in treating children
and infants. The majority of the medical community now deems
chiropractic care one of the safest and least evasive form of
alternative health care. The question remains, how safe is it to have an
infant and/or child treated by a chiropractor and why is it necessary?

Unlike
treatment for adults, the techniques chiropractors use on children are
modified due to the smaller and more fragile bone structure. Also taken
into account is their weight and spinal issue(s). The chiropractor must
use gentle pressure as to not damage any bones, joints, muscles,
ligaments and/or tendons. This is especially true for infants, where
only one finger us used (during an adjustment) to apply pressure.

Why
is chiropractic care so important? For infants, the labor and delivery
process is physically stressful. Most infants experience pressure on
their neck and spine when they are born. This causes trauma, or
subluxations, of the tiny vertebra. If they have an adjustment directly
after birth, it can prevent them from having spinal and neck problems in
the future. Stability of an infant's spine is a major factor in their
physical development; therefore, regularly scheduled visits with a
pediatric chiropractor is paramount for a child to maintain optimal
health.

Chiropractic care for older children is just as important.
School age children are extremely active in sports, playing and other
physically demanding daily activities. This type of active lifestyle
makes them more vulnerable to spinal/neck/back problems. Another major
player is the amount of time they spend sitting in classrooms. That
coupled with day to day physical activities puts a lot of pressure on the spine which can cause pain/inflammation/subluxations.

What are
the most common signs/symptoms? The list of signs and symptoms is quite
long, but here are a few that parents should look out for (note that
all symptoms and/or signs do not definitively mean s/he has spinal or
neck problems):

1. Limited range of motion in neck/spine and joints

2. ADD/ADHD

3. Chronic ear infections

4. Headaches/migraines

5. Digestive problems

6. Difficulty getting to or staying asleep

7. Autism and learning disabilities

8. Bed-Wetting

9. Frequent colds/illnesses

10. Difficulty breastfeeding

Parents
are the first line of defense when it comes to their child's health.
They see them every day and can pick up on what is "normal" for their
child; therefore, if there is something seems off or out of balance they
will be the first to notice. Physicians, including chiropractors, rely
on parents to help solve medical issues their child is experiencing.

The
key is, if you notice any signs/symptoms that are not "normal" for your
child, notify your chiropractor as soon as possible. The earlier you
detect any signs/symptoms, the better chance your child has to
avoid/lessen any further/future or irreversible damage. If your child is
in an accident and suffers any injury, you may not see the damage right
away. Injuries can be left undetected for days, months, even years. It
is imperative that, directly following any major or minor accident, you
get your child into the chiropractors office as quickly as possible.

Children,
just like adults, will get an initial consultation and full exam. This
will let the chiropractor know what avenue of treatment will be most
beneficial to him/her. The initial visit consists of filling out
paperwork which includes his/her health history and the family medical
history, X-rays and a complete physical exam. The chiropractor will then
talk with you and your child about the results (either that day or on
the second visit) and devise a treatment plan that is tailored to your
child's specific needs.

The amount of sessions us usually less
than what an adult would require. A child's body responds better/faster
to chiropractic treatment than an adult. To prevent any long-lasting and
irreversible medical issues, make an appointment with a chiropractor
today. Be sure s/he is licensed in your state, extensively and specially
trained in pediatric chiropractic techniques and is highly
skilled/experienced in working with children. All parents want their
children to have the best and healthiest life possible, so get them
started out on the right foot by having a pediatric chiropractor
"straighten them out".

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been quoted to say "Chiropractic Helps Athletes And People Working Out,
Engaging In A Sport Or Even Just Performing Daily Functions Such As
Walking And Sitting, To Operate At Their Peak Levels Of Performance
Without Pain. I Highly Recommend That You Pay A Visit To Your Local
Chiropractor." More video and article information can be found at
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

"In 2002, approximately 7.4 percent of the population used
chiropractic care - a higher percentage than yoga, massage, acupuncture
or other diet-based therapies" (Tindle HA, Davis RB, Phillips RS,
Eisenberg DM. Trends in use of complementary and alternative medicine by
US adults: 1997-2002. Altern Ther Health Med. 2005
Jan-Feb;11(1):42-9.).

This percentage has grown exponentially
since 2002. There are numerous benefits for persons of all ages
receiving chiropractic care. Although it is recommended that the
adjustment should take place right after birth to give the person the
best physical and mental start in life, anyone at any age can begin
reaping the benefits from this method of medical care. Unlike the
traditional approach, chiropractic treatments are drug free and treats
the whole body and mind simultaneously for optimal recovery/healing.

Manipulation
of the spine and joints not only corrects any misalignment within the
body, but aids in other physical and psychological healing as well. Of
all the ailments people suffer from, back pain is at the top of the
list. According to the American Chiropractic Association, approximately
85% of people will experience back pain at least once in their lifetime.
$50 billion is spent each year treating back pain via traditional
methods (physical therapy, medications, surgery, etc), making back pain
one of the top ten most costly conditions in the U.S. Alone.

Physical
benefits of chiropractic care outweighs the traditional competition by
leaps and bounds. The treatment that is most effective (and most
frequently used) is called a 'chiropractic adjustment' or 'spinal
adjustment'. These adjustments are used to relieve pain in
muscles/joints, reduce muscle spasms, and help the patient recover from
motor vehicle accidents or an injuries. It can also increase mobility,
coordination, energy, blood flow and homeostasis, and shorten the amount
of recovery time of a illness or surgery.

Psychological benefits
are equal to the physical benefits patients receive. Some of these
benefits are improvement in memory and concentration, less anxiety,
decreased sleeplessness, and a reduction in the chance for an individual
to develop depression or to possibly eliminate a patients current
depression symptoms.

Each bodily system such as the central
nervous system, endocrine system, digestion, the cardiovascular system,
pulmonary system, and even the male and female sexual organs, are
affected in a positive and healthy way when chiropractic treatment is
used in rehabilitation plans.

Chiropractic care is not limited to
civilian hospitals and clinics. The VA hospitals routinely use
chiropractors for a variety of reasons. They utilize this service in
cases such as relieving pain due to combat related injuries, PTSD, or
veterans with diabetes. This form of treatment is immediately, and more
importantly months or even years down the road, cost effective for both
the patient and the insurance companies. Chiropractic care treats the
person as a whole not just the symptoms. Studies show that patients are
more successful in the rehabilitation of physical, mental, and emotional
issues/conditions with this method as opposed to traditional medical
care.

Chiropractic care can also reduce a patient's need for
prescription medication. More and more Americans are relying on, and
even becoming dependent on, pain and symptom relief via medication.
Every pill you ingest has side effects. It can range from heartburn to
heart attacks/strokes and even death. Chiropractic treatment is drug
free, has a higher success rate, relief is felt (on some level) after
every session, and signs/symptoms are less likely (if at all) to return
or gaining new signs/symptoms after the use of chiropractic care.
Sometimes it may be necessary to add massage therapy and acupuncture to
the treatment plan for a more favorable rehabilitative outcome. These
three treatments are the most healthy alternative to traditional western
medicine practices.

A lot of patients ask, "Should I abandon
traditional methods of health care and completely switch over to
chiropractic treatments for my condition"? As with any medical decision,
talk with your primary care provider before changing any medical
routine. Discuss your wishes to make the change and have him/her help
you to choose a chiropractor that will meet all your medical needs.

The
practice of chiropractic treatments have been around at least since
2700 BC in China, and 1500 BC in Greece. This method of medical care has
lasted throughout the ages and is a proven method of treating and
preventing a plethora of conditions (mental and physical). This
information, along with statistics, should help aid you on your quest
for medical treatment that is healthy for both your body and mind.

The Author agrees with Fitness Expert Dr. Joyce Verdel who has
been quoted to say "Chiropractic Helps Athletes And People Working Out,
Engaging In A Sport Or Even Just Performing Daily Functions Such As
Walking And Sitting, To Operate At Their Peak Levels Of Performance
Without Pain. I Highly Recommend That You Pay A Visit To Your Local
Chiropractor." More video and article information can be found at http://barnumchiropracticcenter.kazzoepress.com

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Chiropractic care is a profession that treats musculoskeletal
problems trough manual therapy and spine manipulation. Chiropractic care
mostly deals with spinal problems and back pains. Spine manipulation,
although it sounds painful, is the primary approach, but chiropractic
also deals with joints, muscles and the overall framework of the body.

Chiropractic
comes from the Greek word "cheir" which means hand and "praxis" which
is action. Combined, chiropractic literally means "done by hand" or
"treatment by hand". Chiropractors are the professionals who practice
chiropractic profession. They are licensed by the state and are required
to undergo formal education before practicing the chosen profession.

Modern
chiropractic started in 1800s when Daniel David Palmer performed the
first spinal manipulation on a patient. Chiropractic went far after that
and became the third largest medical field and the largest in
complementary and alternative medicine. Currently, there are more than
50,000 licensed chiropractors in United States alone. They are even
incorporated and included in the U.S. military health system.

Chiropractors
nowadays are not only knowledgeable in treating musculoskeletal
disorders but are also involved in nutrition and healthy lifestyle
counselling. Chiropractors nowadays, also know something about
physiotherapy, herbal therapy, heat/cold therapy acupuncture, exercise
programs and other methods of instruction. They also include this kind
of treatment in their treatment methods.

The Philosophy Behind

There
are two basic concepts that chiropractic practitioners follow: (1) the
body functions according to its structure and condition, and (2) health
and healing relies on the interaction between the mind and the body.

An
example would be when the spine is in its abnormal position. This could
result to some nerves in the spine to get irritated and therefore can
lead to back pain and muscle pain. The functionality of the spine can
get affected, thus the whole body framework gets affected. This is the
reason why it is important for chiropractic to reposition the spine to
alleviate any physical discomforts.

This is why there is less
emphasis on surgery, the body can heal through the patient's ability to
recuperate, healthy lifestyle and environment. With chiropractic,
illnesses can be cured by understanding not only the symptoms but also
the reason for the illness to totally remove the sickness. Chiropractic
also relies on the hands-on approach and is patient-centered.

A
chiropractic professional should not only be good with the medical
profession, but also employs critical thinking, open-mindedness and
appreciation of the natural order of things. It is also important for
chiropractic clinics to have a conducive environment where patients will
be encouraged to recover and function properly.

Chiropractic Benefits

Most
patients of chiropractic care would have back pains, arthritis, muscle
stiffness, muscle spasms and other problems. Pain is relieved and the
patient can move better. Joints and tissues would heal and pain would
leave. A new chiropractic patient may find the treatment painful at
first. A body which has been out of line for a long time may feel
different the fits time it has been put into place.

Patients who
have undergone chiropractic treatment would say that they would feel
more energy, sleep better at night, lesser stress and tension. There are
patients who prefer to have chiropractic care over medical treatments
since it is perfectly natural, involves no drugs and needles and
affordable.

Patients also choose chiropractic care because it is
safe. Since there are no drugs used in the treatment, there is less
possibility that the patient would get addicted to medication. Surveys
also showed that malpractice among chiropractors is considerably lower
compared to medical practitioners.

Other exceptional benefits of chiropractic care include:

Improved immunity and overall health

Improved athletic performance

Improved posture

Improve spinal structure and makes spinal disks healthier

Shows significant effects on slowing down the aging process

Chiropractic also showed a great help among pregnant
women. Chiropractic adjustments showed that it could help expectant
mothers to deliver easily. There are also studies showing that pregnant
women who have undergone chiropractic adjustments can decrease their
labor time by 50 percent.

Another great advantage of getting
chiropractic care is that the pain relief can be instant. You get to be
relieved from nagging and recurring problems like back pains,
indigestion and neck pain. Cures to these diseases can be found in
chiropractic and are not present in any other kind of medicine.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Chiropracticis a health care profession that focuses on
disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. Those
that use chiropractic care regularly recommend it highly for a variety
of reasons. Here are the seven best reasons to find a chiropractor when
you aren't feeling your very best.

1. Chiropractic Has Been Proven Safe

Chiropractic
is one of the safest therapies available if you are suffering from any
neuromusculoskeletal issues such as back, neck, joint, or head pain.

What
exactly does safe mean? If you want to talk numbers, then the risk of
injury is 1 in 286,000,000, or 0.0002%. Compare that to standard
treatments such as medication and surgery where the risk of injury is 1
in 1428. That's right - chiropractic manipulation is that much safer,
and as you'll learn later in this report, more effective as well.

The
most common issue involving chiropractic isn't an injury at all. It is
simply some mild soreness after adjustment. Think about how your muscles
feel if you've done something you don't normally do. You feel sore
because your muscles, bones, and ligaments have moved in ways they are
not used to moving. This is what happens during a chiropractic
adjustment but on a minor scale. Any soreness you feel will be gone
within 24 hours and most patients feel immediately better with no
soreness whatsoever.

Why is chiropractic so safe? There are four main reasons:

Chiropractors have years of schooling with coursework that includes classes on all aspects of the spine.

Chiropractors have been trained, doing clinical work long before becoming licensed.

Chiropractors continue their education long after graduation,
completing courses yearly in order to maintain a license to practice.

Finally, and most importantly, a chiropractor's basic philosophy is
that the body is capable of healing itself. The purpose of a
chiropractor is simply to remove the subluxations, or blockages, that
occur in spine so that the body can do its job.

Chiropractic is so safe that agencies unassociated with chiropractic tout its benefits. For instance, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
(AHCPR), part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, found
that complications are rare. Not only that, they suggest that
chiropractic should be used before surgery is considered. And finally,
they state that prescription drugs are not recommended for most back
pains.

2. Chiropractic Has Been Proven Effective for Pain

If you have pain, chiropractic may be just what you need. Studies in
the United States and other parts of the world show that chiropractic
manipulations are effective. One study in California found that
chiropractic was effective 86% of the time for general lower back pain.

But
what of acute lower back pain? A report released by the Agency for
Health Care Policy and Research recommended chiropractic as the best
treatment for this ailment. A study from the University of Pittsburgh
Medical Center and the Jefferson County (Missouri) Rehabilitation Centre
showed that there was immediate improvement when chiropractic was used
to treat acute low back pain.

Study after study has been conducted
and study after study has concluded that spinal adjustment is superior
to other treatments for acute pain. But chiropractic is beneficial to
more than just general, chronic, or acute lower back pain.

Patients
of chiropractic seek help for neck pain or discomfort as well. In fact,
19% of patients report neck pain at the first consultation. This pain
is usually caused by accident or injury but can also be brought on by
every day living.

The modern medical treatment for neck pain is
either immobilization or physical therapy. However, studies have shown
that spinal adjustments are more effective. For instance, a study done
in the Netherlands observed patients receiving one of the three
treatments. They found that spinal adjustments improved overall physical
functioning more than the other treatments.

Beyond the back and
neck, patients often seeks chiropractic care for headaches, including
migraines. For chiropractic patients, migraines are often reduced or
resolved without using pain killers or other prescription medications. A
study was published by chiropractic doctors at University of Odense and
the Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and clinical Biochemist in Denmark
showing that spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapy allowed for
steady improvement.

Many people understand the role of
chiropractic in the back, neck, and head because chiropractors are seen
as "back doctors." However, chiropractic has proven effective for many
other conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, infantile
colic, and much more.

For pain associated with a variety of
conditions, chiropractic is proven effective, often more effective than
modern medical treatments. Coupled with the safety of chiropractic, it
should be your first choice when dealing with pain.

3. Chiropractic is Less Invasive and Drug Free

If
you go to a medical doctor due to neck and back pain, you are likely to
be given nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, known as NSAIDS.
Although these drugs are given out regularly, they do have significant
risks t hat are far greater than the typical issue, soreness, seen with
chiropractic.
NSAID risks include:

Allergic reactions, some of which can be life threatening

Hives or rashes

Increased risk of heart attack

Increased risk of stroke

Gastrointestinal issues such as bleeding or ulcers

Cancer

Another typical treatment is bed rest. But this, too, can
cause problems such as muscles atrophy, heart and lung weakness, bone
loss, and blood clots.

Let's not forget surgery. Surgery is used
for neck and back pain whenever painkillers and bed rest don't work and
the risks of surgery are great. They include:

Breathing issues due to anesthesia - a patient can quit breathing entirely

Blood loss leading to transfusions

Cardiovascular risks such as heart attack or stroke

Scar tissue

Pain

Infection

Blood clots

Lung collapse

Injury to other areas of the body

Paralysis

Numbness and tingling of parts of the body

Swelling and bruising

And even death

Chiropractic has none of these risks because it is not
invasive. There is no cutting on the body and there is no medication
prescribed. To avoid the risks associated with NSAIDS and surgery,
chiropractic is an excellent choice.

4. Chiropractic is Less Disruptive to Your Lifestyle

Chiropractic
is done on an outpatient basis and has easy recovery, often less than
24 hours of minimal soreness. Consider this in comparison to the
recovery of surgery.

After any surgical procedure, the body needs
time to repair tissues damaged during the surgery so that the body can
return to normal. Surgical recovery is a process that can take time,
often long periods of time requiring medication and bed rest. In fact,
pushing yourself too hard after surgery will cause setbacks and make
your recovery time longer.

Chiropractic, on the other hand, has
limited recovery time. At most, chiropractic patients may feel some mild
soreness in the area of the manipulation. This soreness is typically
gone in a matter of hours, not days or weeks as with surgery.

Additionally,
surgical patients that are older, out of shape, overweight, or
generally in poor health will take far longer to heal and be ready for
every day life. Although different factors will dictate how quickly you
are pain free, the ability to resume your lifestyle happens quickly with
most patients, often with as little as one manipulation.

Over 50% of the charges are simply for diagnostic procedures and not for actual pain relief.
On
the other hand, the majority of chiropractic expense comes from office
based treatment with less than 10% of costs arising from diagnostics,
typically in the form of spinal x-rays.

A study in the May 2007
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics showed that
chiropractic resulted in a 60.2% reduction in hospital admissions, 59.0%
reduction in hospital days, 62.0% reduction in outpatient surgeries and
procedures, and 83% reduction pharmaceutical costs when compared with
conventional medicine.

By reducing these items, overall costs
associated with chiropractic care are significantly less than that of
traditional medical care.

6. Chiropractic Helps With Injuries Due to Accidents

Chiropractic
is beneficial in treating various injuries such as sprains, pulled
muscles, and joint problems due to auto, sports, work, and everyday
injuries. The most common injuries due to accidents are:

Whiplash

Lower back misalignment

Upper back and neck misalignment

Repetitive motion injuries

Whiplash is the sudden movement that causes distortions
to the neck. This type of sudden movement often happens during a car
crash, even one at very low speeds. Although you may not initially feel
any pain, the vertebrae that move out of place will eventually cause
problems with the nerves and cause you pain from misalignment or
subluxations. Medical doctors prescribe pain meds and bed rest for
whiplash, which may be good for a day or two, but not for the long run.
There is no way to remain in bed indefinitely nor is it possible to
function regularly on pain medications. A chiropractor will help you
with the cause of the problem rather than help you manage the symptoms.

Lower
back misalignment can happen suddenly or over a long period of time.
For instance, you can improperly lift something heavy resulting in
immediate back pain, or you can simply have poor posture that results in
back pain over time. The misalignment causes subluxations that can be
corrected using chiropractic.

Lower back pain is made up of several different low back problems including:

Vertebral subluxations

Injured discs

Muscle strain

Ligament sprain

Scoliosis

Sciatica

And more.

The ability to correct injuries holds true for the upper back and neck as well.
Repetitive
Motion Injuries are a fast growing source of pain in the United States
often associated with the workplace, particularly sitting at a computer
terminal for long periods of time. Repetitive motion injuries cause less
oxygen to get into the muscles and this causes scar tissue to develop.
Chiropractic releases the subluxations causing the pain.

So,
whether your pain is from a car accident or merely sitting incorrectly
at work, chiropractic is a way for you to feel better fast.

7. Chiropractic: Because You Live, Move, and Breathe

Because
you are alive and move about, you are sure to cause a misalignment of
your spine at one time or another. Simple movements such as sitting or
bending can cause problems. So can walking, running, stretching, and
lifting. In fact, any movement can create a subluxation and subluxations
cause pain when left alone. So, if you move, then you can benefit from
chiropractic.

Whether you are out running every day or see
yourself more as a couch potato, chiropractic can be beneficial to you.
It is the most effective natural healthcare available. And, as you've
learned, it is safe, effective, non-invasive, inexpensive, and great for
any injuries you may have. If you live, move, or breathe, you should
have a doctor of Chiropractic as a member of your personal health care
team.

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Dr. Bejan Pazdel talks about how his chiropractic business has change over the last 20 plus years and how he would not have guessed the things he does today to help so many more people to feel good and have more wellness.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

If you have not tried Chiropractic care yet, it might be because
your first choice when you need medical care is the status quo. You
probably don't know much about chiropractic care and what it can offer
you. Like most people, you probably call your general practitioner for
an appointment no matter what is wrong with you. Headache, backache,
joint aches, allergies... You call your normal physician without giving
it any thought at all. But the truth is you can get a lot of expert care
from your chiropractor.

Here are five reasons to go to a chiropractor.

Chiropractic
care costs less - Americans suffering from back pain spend over 60
billion dollars a year trying to seek relief, most of it unproductive.
Several workers compensation board studies found that chiropractic care
reduced medical costs by almost 30% compared with conventional care for
back pain. Studies by Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) show that more of
the money you spend with a chiropractor goes to patient care.

It
works - Studies show that chiropractic care for back pain is less
expensive and more successful than other forms of treatment. In
addition, chiropractors can get you back to work faster by avoiding
drugs and surgery. Studies show that for long term relief from pain,
chiropractic care works better than drug therapy without the side
effects and chiropractic does it faster.

More than backs - Aside
from back pain, you can get medical attention for headache, joint pain,
allergies, smoking cessation, nutritional counseling, and overall
wellbeing. Many chiropractors can do sports physicals and general
employment physicals for less than you can get them done with your
general practitioner. Chiropractors look at the whole picture, not just
one symptom to find a treatment that will work best for you.

Avoids
invasive procedures - Chiropractors do not like invasive procedures so
we seek to treat a patient in such a way as to avoid surgery. The fact
is, surgery doesn't work as well as you might think it does. Surgery
costs a lot of money and caries a risk of infection, side effects and
other unsavory problems. Chiropractors seek to fix the origin of the
problem, rather than treat only the symptoms.

Health insurance
often covers it - Fortunately, many chiropractic procedures are covered
by your health insurance. We all know that insurance companies like to
find reasons not to pay for something so the fact that insurance
companies see the value in chiropractic care is more assurance that
chiropractic care is effective.

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Monday, July 13, 2015

Dr. Bejan Pazdel talks about how he became a Chiropractor. He, like many people who have never experienced a chiropractor had images of back and neck cracking, and other wild and potentially harmful things. And, like most people, once he tried it and saw the results, he was so excited about how that happened that he decided that was what he wanted to do.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Chiropractic care focus on the connection between the
musculoskeletal structure and the body functions with special regards to
the spinal area. Our nervous system is responsible for controlling the
functions of other organs, muscles, and body systems. The nerves and the
nerve roots are connected from the brain into a vast muscular bundle
widely known as the spinal nerve. It travels along the spine and branch
out in the spinal vertebrae. These vertebrae connect the various body
parts and organs towards the spine. Any condition that pinch the nerves,
such as trauma, pressure, or spinal misalignments, can cause disruption
of the function of the nervous system.

It is not surprising that
as we get older, our body functions begin to deteriorate. Our muscles
respond slower and shrink. Our body has less than the body requirement
for fluids. Our bones lose density and become more brittle. The elderly
are much more prone to musculoskeletal injuries. When they get injured,
they take a longer recovery period. If they seek medical treatment,
their age can mean they become more sensitive to the side effects of
medications and surgery puts them at far more risk.

Given this set
of conditions, medication-free and noninvasive chiropractic treatment
is preferably suited to older people. In working with the elderly, DCs
make use of gentle techniques appropriate to the aging body. Ongoing
wellness and preventive care are essential elements of treatment. This
may include recommendations on exercise, nutrition and lifestyle
modifications.

At present, chiropractic care is the third largest
health care system that provides a safe and effective treatment for pain
due to spinal misalignments. Since many health problems are linked with
irregularities in the spine, chiropractic is very efficient in dealing
with these various conditions. Chiropractors are specially trained to
identify and treat subluxations. According to them, these subluxations
cause unfavorable disturbances with your nervous system.
Anti-inflammatory medication regimen and other pain relievers only mask
the symptoms, may cause unwanted side effects, and do not deal with the
real cause of the problem. Chiropractic care provides a drug-free,
pain-free, and safe treatment that takes care of the root of the
problem.

Do you know that musculoskeletal injuries due to falling
are very common among our elderly? According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are responsible for about 90% of the
850,000 bone fractures which happen every year among Americans past the
age of 65. DCs can reduce the incidence of falling by using
chiropractic adjustments to stabilize the mechanoreceptors located on
the cervical spine. Additionally, they will provide instructions on how
to do stretching and exercise to increase overall flexibility, mobility,
balance, coordination, and strength.

Chiropractic adjustments for
the elderly can enhance the range of motion of the spine and
extremities. For the elderly, this would allow them to bend and lift up
their young grandchildren. They can also do much more activities without
experiencing any pain. It can absolutely enhance their daily functions.
Oftentimes, increased range of motion is immediately observed after a
few sessions of chiropractic rehabilitation.

Our bodies are
designed to function and move. It allows us to do various activities and
go to different places. As we get older, all those movable body parts
eventually wear down. For this reason, it is important for the elderly
to have their spine aligned properly. Chiropractors, such as
professionals from Chiropractic Colorado Springs, normalize the
alignment of the spine and reduce any strain on it to decrease spinal
deterioration and other aches and pains.

Chiropractic therapy can
help lessen pain, improve joint function, enhance mobility, increase
balance and coordination, and decrease stiffness. Although it's not
truly a fountain of youth, chiropractic can do wonders in improving your
comfort and quality of life.

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Chiropractic treatment is commonly prescribed to treat
neuromusculoskeletal problems including neck pain, back pain, pain in
arm or leg joints, and headaches. Chiropractors take a hands-on approach
to treatment that is free of drugs and invasive procedures. They
examine, diagnose, and treat people from all walks of life including
individuals who have achieved notoriety. Many famous athletes have
benefitted from chiropractic care that treats injuries and other
conditions.

How Some Athletes Feel About Chiropractic Care

Spinal
manipulation, sometimes called chiropractic adjustment, is the most
common therapeutic procedure performed by a chiropractor. Controlled
force is manually applied to joints whose movement has been restricted
due to a tissue injury. A single trauma or repetitive stresses can cause
this injury and manipulation intends to restore mobility to affected
joints.

An Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, Dan O'Brien
believes that chiropractic treatment is "absolutely essential" to the
sport of track and field. He recommends alignment for healing and
competing at full potential. Former Dallas Cowboys running back, big
game champion, and MVP Emmitt Smith used chiropractic treatment
throughout his football career to balance his body and ensure that it
functioned properly. Fellow champion football player Jerry Rice called
chiropractic the "key" to helping him remain in the game.

Former
professional bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger used chiropractic to
prevent injuries during his athletic career. Before heading into the
boxing ring, four-time Heavy Weight World Champion Evander Holyfield had
a chiropractic adjustment. To improve his athletic performance, he
visited a chiropractor three times a week. Major League Baseball
outfielder and first baseman Johnny Damon stated that chiropractic helps
him play consistently throughout the baseball season.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care Extend to Cycling and Golf

It
may not be surprising to learn that chiropractic benefits runners,
boxers, weight lifters, and football and baseball players. These sports
are known for their strenuous activities. However, cycling and golf are
also demanding on the body, particularly when competing at the
professional level. Former professional cyclist and Tour de France
veteran Lance Armstrong considered a chiropractor one of the most
important men on his team.

Tiger Woods has won many competitions
during his golf career including 14 PGA championships. He believes that
chiropractic treatment and lifting weights have made him a better
athlete. Woods called regular chiropractic treatments are as important
to his training process as is practicing his swing. If these athletes
benefit from chiropractic therapy, so can the average person.

If you are an athlete looking for Lake in the Hills chiropractic
care, look no further than AlgChiro.com. We have been serving the local
area for years and have helped dozens of athletes with injuries. If you
would like more information about our treatment options or set up an
appointment, click here.